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Staff Voices: Lynette Thrower
Lynette Thrower has worked at the 91ΑΤΖζ since 2021, following her time as a student two years prior. However, it is the life she lived before getting to 91ΑΤΖζ that made her the perfect hire for the university.
October 27, 2023
First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
91ΑΤΖζ junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at 91ΑΤΖζ, but the support and encouragement from her family and 91ΑΤΖζ staff has helped her achieve...
October 26, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Jim Beard
91ΑΤΖζ management professor Dr. Jim Beard will retire at the end of the academic year, concluding 20 years at 91ΑΤΖζ. With a background in espionage, radio, and business, his path to teaching was unique and is a legacy...
October 19, 2023
91ΑΤΖζ First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.
91ΑΤΖζ hosted its first Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, October 11. Fields of Faith is a nationwide, annually held event put on by the Fellowship Christian Students organization. The University's new FCA HUddle, along with campus ministries, and...
October 16, 2023
Lion Voices: Brock Slater
Brock Slater is this week's #LionVoices. Brock talks about how 91ΑΤΖζ has impacted his life and why he chose to come to 91ΑΤΖζ in the first place. He talks about his life on and off campus and about those who have helped him the most.
October 13, 2023
Lion Voices: Jesus Quinionez
This week for Lion Voices, we have a sophomore Biomedical Science major, Jesus Quinionez. Jesus was born and raised in Aldama Chihuahua, Mexico, and moved to the US where he attended high school and now 91ΑΤΖζ. He talks about his plans for college...
October 04, 2023
From Farm to Finance and the Chaos Between: Austin Miller's Path to Success at 91ΑΤΖζ
Austin Miller is a senior at the 91ΑΤΖζ, studying accounting and finance. He shared how he found opportunities on his path to success despite arriving at 91ΑΤΖζ amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 26, 2023
Lion Voices: Laura Flores
Laura Flores, a sophomore Dental Hygiene major, talks about how 91ΑΤΖζ impacted not only her decision to attend this college but also how it has helped her be confident in her choice of career and her choices in life.
September 22, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Cammie Sublette
91ΑΤΖζ English professor Dr. Cammie Sublette shares how here passion for English has transformed her experience at 91ΑΤΖζ as the Title III SIP Grant Director and professor.
September 18, 2023
Lion Voices: Jasmine Rosa
Lion Voices feature, Jasmine Rosa, a Junior Biology major. Jasmine talks about her future goals and how the 91ΑΤΖζ has helped prepare her for her future.
September 15, 2023
Staff Voices: Scott Goines
Meet 91ΑΤΖζ web specialist Scott Goines. He is a first-generation student, the oldest of four brothers, and the one behind the scenes helping ensure all things related to the 91ΑΤΖζ website are optimized.
September 15, 2023
Lion Voices: Khuong "Peter" Ta
Lion Voices features Peter, who is an international student from Vietnam. Peter is a Senior, Biochemistry major who has a lot to say about the 91ΑΤΖζ and how it has helped him.
September 08, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Patti Conard
Explore the inspiring story of Dr. Patti Conard, an associate professor and endowed professor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas β Fort Smith. With deep roots in the institution as an alumna,...
August 10, 2023
Staff Voices: Mandy Keyes
Hailing from the central Sebastian County town of Hackett, Mandy Keyes, University of Arkansas β Fort Smith director of human resources, admits that attending college after high school was something other than what she planned on pursuing. She...
July 21, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Randall Stone
Since the fall of 2020, Dr. Randall Stone has called the 91ΑΤΖζ his professional home. However, as a native of Fort Smith, the city has always been home. He is a 91ΑΤΖζ alum who now teaches accounting to current Lions.
July 07, 2023
Staff Voices: Pam Fout
Behind every information system and software update is a team of specialists dedicated to making sure things run smoothly on the University of Arkansas β Fort Smith campus. Behind that team is Pam Fout, associate director of IT, and her 43 years...
June 14, 2023
Faculty Voices: Jordan Ruud
βPeople think of libraries as being books. Libraries are people. If the library burned down, but there were still librarians, you would still have a library.β At the University of Arkansas β Fort Smith, tucked back in the northeast corner...
June 12, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Kendra Abel
Educating educators is what Dr. Kendra Abel, assistant professor of elementary, middle level, and secondary education, takes pride in at the University of Arkansas β Fort Smith. However, her journey to this role was anything but ordinary.
May 24, 2023
Staff Voices: Dr. John Bennett
From serving in the Army to working in the TRIO Student Support Services program as an academic specialist, Dr. John Bennett has put the greater good of others above himself.
May 24, 2023
Faculty Voices: Dr. Alex Pacheco
The world of math, numbers, and money might not be for everyone, but Dr. Alex Pacheco is right at home in the middle of it here at the University of Arkansas β Fort Smith.
April 26, 2023Popular Topics
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